Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 versus REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 .
Published on January 04, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 33 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 33 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 33 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 19.6% • Water • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Diheptyl Succinate • Methyl Dihydroabietate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Glycerin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Withania Somnifera Root Extract • Tocopherol • Bisabolol • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Gluconate • Citric Acid • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Cellulose Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Arachidyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Water • Zinc Oxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Propanediol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Oryza Sativa Starch • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Behenyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Arachidyl Glucoside • Isostearic Acid • Lecithin • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Oleate • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Sodium Chloride • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Leaf Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Glucose • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 39.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Alcohol.
Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.
Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 32.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSalt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 33 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Clean Screen Mattifying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 44 ingredients
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